Investment Management Analyst

at  Sonae Sierra

Sonae Sierra is an international real estate company dedicated to delivering solutions to meet our client’s ambitions. We develop, manage and invest in sustainable retail assets and provide services for clients in geographies as diverse as Europe, South America, North Africa and Asia, while creating shared value for our business and society. You will join Sierra Investment Management, a fast-growing investment fund and asset manager with focus on real estate in Spain, Portugal and Germany
We work with enthusiasm, perseverance and boldness in an ever-changing environment. In our learning culture you will find multiple opportunities to develop yourself. Join us in shaping the future of estate.
We are currently looking for a new member for the Investment Management team to join us in the position of Investment Management Analyst.
Working Place: Sonae Sierra’s Central Offices in Maia

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate has up to 2 years of experience in real estate within an investment management company, real estate consultancy or broker, M&A and/or Big 4, keen on starting a career in real estate investment management. We look for an individual with:

• Degree in Finance, Management or Economics, with excellent academic record
• Familiarity with Financial Modelling
• Interest and knowledge in the field of Real Estate
• Proficient in English (mandatory)
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work well in diverse teams in a fast-paced and stimulating environment
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Proactivity and energy
• Desire to learn, improve and become a pro-active member of the team
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

You will quickly gain exposure to the entire investment cycle, including sourcing of opportunities, preliminary analysis, site visits, financial modelling, approvals from the management team, NBOs, due diligence, funding and structuring, legal documentation, closing, monitoring, add-on acquisitions and exit. You will work in a multinational environment, with very experienced professionals offering a unique angle to learn the key features of real estate investment management. The key responsibilities of the role are the following:

• Support the analysis of investment proposals and new vehicles/funds/JVs, by way of research and data analysis to make informed recommendations to shareholders/investors;
• Develop financial modelling and analysis of corporate/legal documents;
• Fund raising, marketing initiatives, roadshows, KYC, investors’ relations, reporting and periodic meetings as well as drafting of related legal documentation;
• Conduct due diligence and support the transaction process including interacting with external advisers and collaborating with joint venture partners;
• Support in the management of investment vehicles, namely in terms of investor relations, operations, reporting, compliance and in the interaction with regulators/supervisory authorities, buy-side and sell-side activities;
• Prepare business plans for assets under management, leveraging on financial and investment information, for the purpose of making buy/sell/hold recommendations for senior leadership;
• Assist in valuation of assets under management.

At Sonae Sierra, we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities with us, and we strive to ensure that our recruitment process is fair and transparent.
If this sounds like the kind of challenge you would enjoy, we’d love to hear from you

• Support the analysis of investment proposals and new vehicles/funds/JVs, by way of research and data analysis to make informed recommendations to shareholders/investors;
• Develop financial modelling and analysis of corporate/legal documents;
• Fund raising, marketing initiatives, roadshows, KYC, investors’ relations, reporting and periodic meetings as well as drafting of related legal documentation;
• Conduct due diligence and support the transaction process including interacting with external advisers and collaborating with joint venture partners;
• Support in the management of investment vehicles, namely in terms of investor relations, operations, reporting, compliance and in the interaction with regulators/supervisory authorities, buy-side and sell-side activities;
• Prepare business plans for assets under management, leveraging on financial and investment information, for the purpose of making buy/sell/hold recommendations for senior leadership;
• Assist in valuation of assets under management